Corfe Hills School is looking for a Examinations Invigilator to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £12.85 per hour per annum (Grade 3)
This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:}
It is offered on a Casual basis
Approximate start date 18/01/2026.
The primary purpose of the Examinations Invigilator is to supervise candidates who are engaged in taking public examinations. Examinations Invigilators must act strictly in accordance with the regulations set out for the conduct of examinations by the Joint Council for General Qualifications.
Examinations Invigilators will also act in accordance with school or examination centre policy for the conduct of internal and external examinations.
Main responsibilities of the job are:
* To start, conduct and finish the examination in accordance with the regulations
* To complete the attendance register with due attention to the identification of candidates
* To supervise candidates with due vigilance during the working of the examination
* To respond to any questions from candidates about process and procedures
* To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the examination centre or school’s policies or procedures and in accordance with the examination regulations
* To collect completed scripts after the examination has ended and return them to the designated place/person
Essential criteria:
Good standard of general education. A minimum GCSE grade C/4 in English
and mathematics (or equivalent qualifications)
Ability to follow recognised procedures and policies and to work to predetermined instructions
Ability to communicate with candidates and members of staff clearly and accurately
Be familiar with a range of school policies which may impinge on the conduct of public examinations, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities, behaviour management, child protection and special educational
needs (SEN)
Be familiar with the Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations issued by the Joint Council for General Qualifications
Be familiar with the examination centre/school’s policy for the conduct of examinations and guidelines to invigilators
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Vicky Head, HR Assistant on 01202 112248 or by emailing
About our School
Corfe Hills is an ambitious and high performing school where every student is known and supported to succeed. The school has been on a significant and ambitious improvement journey over the last four years as can be seen by our excellent outcomes. We are also delighted to share that following our recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 we have been graded good in all categories.
Living Here
Corfe Hills School is in a fabulous location within easy reach of Bournemouth and its beaches, Poole and its harbour, the Jurassic Coast and the Dorset countryside.
The school serves the catchment area of Broadstone, Corfe Mullen and the wider area and we truly believe that all of our students are exceptional.
Our Vision and Culture
At Corfe Hills School we are passionate about excellence in learning. Our vision is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
We believe that this is the foundation which will enable our young people to achieve the highest possible outcomes during their time with us. We have the highest expectations of students – that they will engage fully in their learning, have high aspirations for themselves and embrace the wide range of opportunities available to them both inside and outside the classroom.
Our motto is “High Expectations – Exceptional Individuals” and we truly believe in the potential of every young person who joins the school. We also have an exceptionally committed staff, including talented teachers and a fabulous support staff who provide a range of functions including pastoral and administrative support to students.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning is at the heart of all that we do and our personalised professional development programme is centred around our Principles of Teaching that have been shaped by research from, among others, Barak Rosenshine, John Hattie and Doug Lemov. We also follow a lesson structure shaped around these principles that liberates and enables students to Learn to the Max every lesson. We are committed to regular developmental lesson visits and coaching conversations as part of our shared commitment to developing as practitioners.